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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
La Harpe, located in Illinois, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends over the past decade. From 2013 to 2020, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a peak of 3 incidents in 2017 and periods of zero reported crimes in other years. This variability occurred against a backdrop of population decline, with the city's population decreasing from 1,753 in 2013 to 1,612 in 2022, a 8.04% reduction.
Regarding murder trends, La Harpe has maintained a consistently low rate, with zero murders reported throughout the entire period from 2013 to 2020. This stability in the absence of murders is particularly noteworthy given the population decline, indicating that the city has managed to maintain public safety in this aspect despite demographic changes. The murder rate per 1,000 people remained at zero, and the city contributed 0% to the state's murder statistics throughout this period.
Rape incidents in the city were rare, with only one reported case in 2017. This translates to a rate of 0.58 per 1,000 people for that year. In 2017, this single incident represented 0.02% of the state's total rape cases. For all other years in the dataset, there were no reported rapes, resulting in a 0% contribution to state figures. This isolated incident stands out against an otherwise crime-free background in this category.
Robbery trends in La Harpe mirror the murder statistics, with zero reported cases from 2013 to 2020. The robbery rate per 1,000 people remained at zero, and the city's contribution to state robbery figures was consistently 0%. This absence of robberies, maintained even as the population decreased, suggests a relatively safe environment for personal property.
Aggravated assault showed some variability over the years. The city experienced a peak of 2 cases in 2014 and 2017, with single incidents in 2015 and 2016. The rate per 1,000 people was highest in 2014 at 1.1, decreasing to 0.54 in 2015 and 2016, then rising slightly to 1.17 in 2017 due to population decline. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault figures was minimal, peaking at 0.01% in 2014 and 2017. From 2018 to 2020, no aggravated assaults were reported.
There appears to be a weak correlation between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density decreased from 1,285 per square mile in 2013 to 1,173 in 2020, violent crime incidents fluctuated without a clear pattern, suggesting other factors may have more influence on crime rates in this small community.
Applying predictive models based on the available data, it's projected that La Harpe will likely maintain its low violent crime rates over the next five years (up to 2029). The sporadic nature of violent crimes in the city makes precise predictions challenging, but the overall trend suggests continued low incidence of violent crimes, with possible isolated incidents occurring infrequently.
In summary, La Harpe has demonstrated a remarkably low and stable violent crime profile from 2013 to 2020, despite experiencing population decline. The most significant finding is the consistent absence of murders and robberies, with only occasional incidents of rape and aggravated assault. This pattern suggests that La Harpe has maintained effective public safety measures, making it a relatively secure community in terms of violent crime.